Hey fabsroman sorry to hear about the Lyme disease. I found other info regarding the possible link between the reduction of Lyme disease and deer populations. Though I haven't researched it further it would seem to make sense.
http://www.deeralliance.com/index.ph...&articleID=144
The following link reflects how Illinois is using the car/deer info to adjust herd size.
http://www.thetelegraph.com/articles...dents-car.html
I think that such info could be part of the tool box, but wonder how similar information could be used to justify some other influence on other aspects of what I call "Traditional Sports" i.e. Hunting and Fishing. The seat belt laws came about because insurance co's showed that usage resulted in less deaths... just food for thought.
The following links justify my comments about statefarm insurance.
http://www.statefarm.com/_pdf/deer_map_increase.pdf
http://www.statefarm.com/_pdf/deer_chart_2009.pdf
http://www.statefarm.com/_pdf/collis...elihood_09.pdf
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/safety/.../deerfacts.pdf
One thing I'm noting from some of my reading is the committee concept. With a bunch of information gathered a committee makes a CENSUS about what should be done. Is that anyway to manage any natural resource?
I'm thinking if Hunters were more verbal ABOUT HELPING to control deer populations, the DNR would listen. Hopefully by making it less restrictive ($) and more rewarding ($).
Side Note: Sundays Parade Insert (Oct. 18, 2009) had an article about how states are trying to collect sales tax on Internet sales. Said that $20 billion is lost to states each year . . . only makes me wonder what citizens really think about taxes.
Just rambling...
God created we manage!